Wildfires are a growing global threat, fueled by the complex interplay of climate change, human activity, and natural factors. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and shifting weather patterns linked to climate change are intensifying the frequency, severity, and unpredictability of wildfires. Wildfires can devastate ecosystems, displace communities, and release vast amounts of carbon dioxide, further exacerbating climate change. As scientists work to unravel the dynamics of wildfire behavior, challenges remain in predicting fire patterns, mitigating risks, and understanding their long-term impacts on biodiversity and human health. Bridging the gap between scientific understanding and practical solutions will be crucial in adapting to this escalating crisis and building resilience against its far-reaching consequences.
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- Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Buell Hall, 515 W. 116 St., New York, NY 10027 Description: The Ocean on Fire: Pacific Stories from Nuclear Survivors and Climate Activists Anaïs Maurer Bombarded with the equivalent of one Hiroshima bomb a day for half a century, Pacific people have long been subjected to man-made cataclysm. Well before climate change became a global concern, nuclear testing brought about […]
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: TBD Description: Asia Society Policy Institute & Columbia Climate School Program Asia Society 725 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 Asia Society Members: $15; Non-Members: $25 Buy Event Tickets Nearly a decade after countries adopted the Paris Agreement and endorsed its goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the average global temperature surpassed this benchmark for the […]
- Monday, March 9, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Description: Perspectives Dialogue Series | “Degrowth vs. green growth: can capitalism solve climate change?” The Perspectives Dialogue Series is a flagship public forum of the Columbia Climate School, created to elevate rigorous, solutions-oriented conversations on climate questions that do not have easy answers. Each Dialogue brings together leading voices with distinct perspectives […]
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